I have never had a jeep with the emissions stuff on it. I did buy one that had it removed and still had the factory carb. The OEM carb is designed to run with the emissions and I never have heard of anyone getting them to run right without the emissions stuff. Most opt for a Weber or Motorcraft carb or TBI from Howell EFI or Fitech EFI in order to delete the emissions stuff. I capped the gas tank where the vent runs to the canister and purchased a vented gas cap, after installing a Howell TBI. The emissions stuff must be on there to be legal in California. If you remove the charcoal cannister save it. They don't make them anymore.

I have a Carter BBD carb without the electrical component. Im hoping just to run straight to carb and filter and call it good. My issues was there was oil coming out back valve opening that connects to filter.

Reasons for oil coming from the air filter or around it on top of the valve cover. Make sure it fits snug, PCV in front is clogged. PCV is not hooked up to vacuum. Valve stem seals are not sealing effectively creating more positive pressure than the vacuum can pull (least likely).Funny Jeep Memes!

(Least likely) creating more positive pressure than the vacuum can pull.